Chapter 111

However, this steep price hike is mainly because they know Tang San recently needs a lot of materials; if it continues for too long…

The impoverished farmers will see their living space greatly squeezed by the high production cost of these agricultural tools—not a wise move.

Yang Yun had little doubt about Ning Fengzhi's words; the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect certainly has money, but this figure comes from valuing their shops and other real estate along with their businesses.

It doesn't mean the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can actually come up with several billion gold soul coins; the total amount of gold soul coins existing on the entire continent doesn't even reach that figure.

Otherwise, it would have collapsed long ago.

Yang Yun raised his hand to indicate he understood, wiped his smile and looked seriously at Ning Fengzhi: "Sect Master Ning, I know what I'm saying now seems abrupt; but my sole purpose in coming here personally is just one thing."

"If I say I can provide Sect Master Ning with the concealed weapons he needs—including but not limited to silent sleeve arrows, Zhuge divine crossbows, tight-back flower-mounted crossbows, shadow‑striking sand‑shots, flying divine claws, etc. —I can supply them all."

"And I can offer them at 20% off Tang San's selling price—I don't know if Sect Master Ning would like to order from me? As for materials, I have some connections with the new city lord of Gengxin City, so I can get the best prices."

"The larger the order, the greater the discount; and I can guarantee that every part of all concealed weapons will be handcrafted by the top blacksmiths of Gengxin City, with absolutely superb craftsmanship."

At first, Ning Fengzhi's reaction wasn't joy but a frown.

"Sect Master Yang, are you joking with me? The concealed weapons my lady mentioned are Tang San's exclusive; even though you say you have some connection with that Tang San, how could you possibly make concealed weapons?"

"You should know, his uncle died at the hands of the Breaking Heaven Sect; Tang San would never pass on the manufacturing method to you."

Sword Douluo reached out and pressed his hand on Ning Fengzhi's shoulder, smiling: "Fengzhi, Yang Yun isn't someone who jokes casually; if this is true, cooperating with Tang San would be worse than cooperating with the Breaking Heaven Sect."

Sword Douluo deliberately didn't say it was cooperation with Yang Yun, but with the Breaking Heaven Sect.

Yang Yun now is not just an individual; he represents the entire Breaking Heaven Sect, whereas the opposing side is Tang San backed by the Clear Sky Sect.

Compared to the two sects, naturally the former has a greater need to maintain good relations.

If Tang San has concealed weapons that Yang Yun cannot make, they can simply purchase them separately; there's no need to put all their eggs in one basket.

Ning Fengzhi quickly understood the pros and cons, smiled and hastily apologized: "Sect Master Yang, it's not that I doubt you; it's just that my lady spoke with absolute certainty, and previously we had never seen anyone on the continent use such concealed weapons."

"Sect Master Yang, based solely on your reputation and the strength of the Breaking Heaven Sect, I, Ning, believe your words are true; I will order one thousand sets of each concealed weapon from you as a token of sincerity; we can discuss the details later."

Yang Yun also understands that mere words cannot prove he can manufacture them.

So before coming, he had already had A Li, who controls Gengxin City, day and night produce various parts, then have A Li use the earth fire to assemble them.

So he can also understand Ning Fengzhi's mindset.

"Sect Master Ning, I understand your meaning; to be frank, before coming I already contacted Gengxin City for mass production—one thousand sets will only take a few months to be delivered to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

However,

"Sect Master Ning, if you want to order, you need to make up your mind quickly; you should know this business isn't limited to just the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Our previous transaction was very pleasant, so I came first to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; later I still have to go to the Tian Dou Empire, so I'll take my leave now—payment on delivery, we can settle the account later."

Having said that, Yang Yun directly left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; he didn't even wait for Ning Fengzhi to speak.

Only Ning Fengzhi with his brows tightly furrowed and Sword Douluo remained.

"Fengzhi, did you just say something wrong? I feel Yang Yun's words sound a bit angry." Sword Douluo could clearly sense that Yang Yun was likely angry afterward.

However, going door‑to‑door to sell someone else's exclusive product is indeed hard to believe.

Moreover, it's much cheaper.

Ning Fengzhi sighed somewhat ruefully; the power of concealed weapons and the pressure on the safety of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect led him to make a misjudgment.

Yang Yun's sole reason for coming to them personally is that another supplier is Tang San, who belongs to the Clear Sky Sect; he is Tang Hao's son.

If it weren't for that, the other party would certainly not offer such favorable terms to do business with him; it's simply foolish.

Utterly foolish.

Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but raise his hand to pinch his brow.

It's likely that all the previous efforts he made have instantly come to nothing due to that mistaken decision.

"Sword Uncle, I was wrong."

Sword Douluo looked at Ning Fengzhi somewhat helplessly, thinking to himself: "You idiot, go apologize to Yang Yun and make amends with the Breaking Heaven Sect; what's the use of telling me?"

He patted Ning Fengzhi's shoulder and said: "Fengzhi, you were indeed wrong; think about how to make it up—while Yang Yun probably hasn't gone far yet, there's still time."

Ning Fengzhi felt a bit embarrassed, "I said I was wrong, and you actually admitted it?" But since it concerns the friendship previously established between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Breaking Heaven Sect, Ning Fengzhi still nodded.

Whether the concealed weapons in Tang San's hands are of high quality, possibly far surpassing those Yang Yun offers, Ning Fengzhi doesn't care about those details.

The benefits brought by Yang Yun and the Breaking Heaven Sect behind him outweigh those brought by Tang San and the Clear Sky Sect.

Then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will choose the side offering greater benefits.

Friends?

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has plenty of friends, but over the years they've been replaced again and again.

"Increase the order quantity; Yang Yun is a smart person—he should understand our meaning. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, at its core, is one of the top three sects; if we lower our stance too much, we'll be looked down upon."

Ning Fengzhi let out a light sigh.

The Breaking Heaven Sect's strength is indeed strong, but it's ultimately not one's own; for something as vital as concealed weapons, you buy whichever works better.

Previously, it was merely regretting having shown distrust toward Yang Yun and the Breaking Heaven Sect.

Whether one should buy it or not, one still has to buy it.

Whether friendship should be maintained or not, it still must be maintained; these two are not in conflict.

The matter of the immortal‑grade medicinal herbs really can't be rushed; the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needs some time to allocate funds.

Moreover, it still lacks the Purple‑Gold Immortal Osmanthus, and it's unknown whether the new immortal‑grade medicinal herbs can evolve one's martial soul.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect isn't just Ning Fengzhi alone; Ning Rongrong has already advanced to the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda; Ning Fengzhi can still tell what's more important.

On the other hand.

Yang Yun, on the other hand, isn't overly angry; the attitude of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is normal for people; however, he had originally planned to sell some intelligence to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to help reduce casualties.

Now it seems the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's millennia‑old pride as one of the top three sects is still too rigid.

Letting the Spirit Hall dampen the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's vigor would also be good.

The Breaking Heaven Sect currently has no hall related to support; if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is not careful and gets slaughtered too badly…

By that time, the Broken Heaven Sect will leave a hall position for the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.

(End of chapter)